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Topic ID #38256 - posted 4/19/2017 9:34 AM

Archaeological Field Technician (South Lake Tahoe, Ca)

GreatBasin

Background
and Description:

The Great Basin Institute, in partnership
with the U.S. Forest Service’s Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU), is
recruiting an Archaeological Technician to support a variety of cultural
resource projects. As part of the analysis required by the National Historic
Preservation Act (NHPA) and by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for
potential ground disturbing projects, a Section 106 of NHPA cultural resource
evaluation must be completed to evaluate effects to federally owned historic
and prehistoric sites. In order to complete these specialist reports, surveys
for archaeological resources need to be completed for all proposed projects.

In coordination with the Forest Archaeologist
the Archaeology Field Technician will work under the direction of a
professional archaeologist learning and then performing archaeological
surveying, site recording, artifact identification, mapping, orienteering,
archaeological site monitoring, archaeological site protection, as well as the
use of GIS and GPS. Office tasks will be a component of this position and will
include data processing, report preparation, and filing.

The successful applicant will be
enrolled in GBI’s AmeriCorps program and receive all associated benefits.

Location:

The base of operations for this opportunity is the Forest Service
LTBMU Supervisor’s Office located in South Lake Tahoe, CA.

*
AmeriCorps Education award may be used for past, present or future educational
experiences including, but not limited to, paying off/down federal student loan
debt and is valid for up to seven (7) years after completion of a term of
service.

Contract
& Timeline:

o28-week
appointment beginning in June 2017; potential for extension up to one year
pending availability, funding, and favorable performance

oFull-time,
up to 40 hours per week

Qualifications:

Flexibility and intellectual
curiosity related to the fields of archaeology, anthropology, history or
other cultural studies;

Previous field or lab experience
related to cultural resources, desirable but not required;

Ability to work on a variety of
different projects with changing priorities;

Ability to work and coordinate
with other resource professionals and program managers;

Self-motivated with
ability to maintain a positive attitude while working in a diverse team
environment;

Ability
to walk long distances in challenging terrain and harsh and rapidly changing mountainous
conditions, and
otherwise be in good physical condition;

Willingness
to camp in the field
(front or backcountry) for consecutive days;

Possess
a valid, clean, state-issued driver’s license with the ability to operate
a 4WD vehicle on or off paved roads;

Meet
AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal
resident alien status, (2) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education
Award (limit of four in a lifetime or the equivalent of two full-time
education awards), (3) pass National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW)
and federal criminal background checks,(4) adhere to
the rules, regulations and code of conduct as specified in the Member
Service Agreement; and (5) not engage in any prohibited activities as
listed in the Member Service Agreement.

How to
Apply:

Qualified and
interested applicants should upload a cover letter, résumé, and list of three
professional references at: http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=AFW&req=2017-ACI-029.

We conform to
all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment
opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women,
minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our
job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity,
or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information
& Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any
other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against
individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the
employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or
participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose
discrimination.

This
AmeriCorps position is made possible by a generous grant from the Corporation
for National and Community Service.